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Ron Ely, Tarzan star whose life was shrouded in tragedy, dies aged 86

His son stabbed his wife to death in 2019.

Ely’s daughter paid a beautiful tribute to her father (Picture: Kevin Parry/REX/Shutterstock)His family was torn to shreds in 2019 when his son stabbed his wife to death (Picture: Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images)In 2019 Ely’s life turned to tragedy when his wife was stabbed to death by the couple’s son Cameron, who police subsequently shot 24 times and killed aged 30. Valerie Lundeen, a former Miss Florida pageant winner, was found dead aged 62 at the couple’s Hope Ranch property in Santa Barbara. If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

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